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Find a solution to this equation to 1 dp.
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Numerical solution of equations forms an important part of real-world mathematics and mathematics applied to science, where equations are often too complex to be solved exactly. Mathematicians have developed many advanced techniques for the numerical solution and exploration of equations.
Numerical solution of equations forms an important part of real-world mathematics and mathematics applied to science, where equations are often too complex to be solved exactly. Mathematicians have developed many advanced techniques for the numerical solution and exploration of equations.
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